ZEN moment

Zen momen: reading, cocooning, self-care

The true purpose [of Zen] is to see things as they are, to observe things as they are, and to let everything go as it goes - Shunryu Suzuki

A moment of rest and relaxation: 30 mins or less to catch our breath, a simple and effective way to take a break during the day.
It's purely about relaxation and nothing else: snuggling up in our cozy bed with a book or in our favourite armchair, or simply sitting and relaxing while sipping our favourite drink...

Drawing

Listening to music: favourite songs
       


Listening to the birds in a garden/park


Writing, and if I don't know what to write about, just make lists:
. Create a character and describe them in detail
. Write in my gratitude journal
. Write about coincidences that have happened
. Write about the ups and downs, the "good and bad" moments of the past week/month/year
. Write about my life, our memoirs
. Write in my personal journal/diary
. Write a letter to myself
. Write/describe a bizarre and/or memorable dream
. List of 25 songs: 1 song per day and why I chose it
. Challenge list: memorize 5 famous poems
. 30-day blogging challenge list
. 30-day happiness challenge list
. 30-day song challenge list
. 30-day decluttering challenge list
. 30-day drawing challenge list
. 30-day gratitude challenge list
. 30-day spring cleaning challenge list - The schedule
. Reading challenge list
. Minimalist challenge list: if I had to live with 100 items
. 30-day minimalist challenge list
. List of 70 New Year's resolutions to follow for the new year
. List of 100 things to do in my life
. List of 100 things I'm proud of
. List of 100 things I love
. List of 100 things I love about myself
. List of 100 things I hate
. List of 100 things I would do if money were no object
. List of 100 things I want
. List of 100 things that make me happy
. List of 100 things that no longer scare me
. List of 101 things to do before I die
. List of summer activities
. List of favourite songs
. List of things I forgot to do/not do...
. List of things I miss...
. List of funny quotes from internet users
. List of funny quotes
. List of favourite quotes
. List of books to read
. List of favourite books
. List of favourite lyrics
. List of favorite works of art
. List of countries/cities/villages/monuments to visit
. List of childhood dreams I remember...

Making videos
Taking photos
Doing anti-stress coloring
anti-stress coloring


Crocheting

Doing yoga or putting my legs up against the wall, lying flat on my back and/or doing breathing exercises

Reading: my current favourite book or interesting articles I have collected and saved (paper or digital)

Meditating, even for just 1 min with One-Moment Meditation => it's even too short, 2 mins is better, enough time to get into a pose and find a "comfortable" position, or even "Meditation for Lazy People" (soon be published)

DOING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! 😍

Observing insects: bees, bumblebees, ants, wasps, garden bugs (brown, red with black stripes, green)...
A solitary bee in Mum's garden
A solitary bee foraging on a zinnia in Mum's garden


Observing the clouds
amazing clouds (Cambodia 2012)
amazing clouds in 2012


Picking from my "comfort drawer" (just creating it, is already exhilarating)


Stretching

Taking care, watering a plant: pruning/removing dead leaves

Stretching legs and getting some fresh air with a brisk walk in the neighborhood or the nearby park: breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the scenery, trees, plants, flowers, birds, insects...

Applying a hydrating face mask

Leg care (dry brushing)

Hand care

Foot care

Nail care
Nail care, pretty polar blue nail polish


Setting a goal: booking a getaway, signing up for a class, doing something creative... => then if needed, breaking down larger goals into smaller, manageable tasks (looking for destination ideas, checking flight schedules / (trains...)


Preparing a delicious hot chocolate (winter) or a refreshing homemade juice (summer) and savoring it slowly, with or without a book or movie
my favourite mug of hot chocolate
one of my favourite mugs and drinks*

* Beware of dark chocolate, the high heavy metal content: research has found that dark chocolate bars had exceeded acceptable levels of lead, and 35% exceeded cadmium levels


The best solution is to try and establish a wellness ritual: relax and get enough good sleep, ideally earlier, especially before midnight, drink plenty of water throughout the day, and eat lots of fruits and vegetables...






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